Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Company: Trinity Church of England First School
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Location: Verwood
Job Description:

About the Role

Trinity CE First School are looking to appoint an HLTA with previous experience in children’s learning to join our team. We are looking for someone who is flexible, adaptable, has a willingness to be reflective and is able to work effectively in a close-knit school team for the benefit of all the children at our school.

The role is 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) and is Term Time only plus 5 INSET Days.

Trinity CE First School, Verwood is a warm, nurturing First School in the heart of the community in Verwood, with 130 children on roll.

We are a friendly and professional team who value the importance of getting on well together so that our school community can learn well and flourish. We have very high expectations for every learner and go the extra mile to ensure every child succeeds.

Benefits

We can offer you:

  • A happy, welcoming school with a strong, positive and caring Christian ethos
  • Wonderful children who are keen to achieve their best
  • A professional and dedicated team, who are committed to our continual drive to improve.
  • Opportunities for excellent continued professional development and collaboration within and beyond our school as a member of DSAT (Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust)

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

  • Passionate about teaching and learning to enable all children to achieve success
  • Can commit to working in partnership with the Head teacher and other staff both at Trinity CE First School and across DSAT
  • Can foster excellent relationships with children, parents and staff
  • Can contribute fully to school life
  • Keen to better their professional practice
  • Supports the Christian ethos of the school

Essential Qualifications

  • Qualification in English/literacy and mathematics/numeracy, equivalent to at least Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework
  • Assessed by an accredited Assessor as having met the HLTA standards

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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Posted: June 7th, 2026